An operational stopover at the beginning of the week
Earlier this week, Le Havre airport welcomed a Dash 8 from the Civil Security service as part of an operational mission.
The aircraft stopped at the airport to pick up a team from the Le Havre SAMU (Emergency Medical Service).
Heading to the Mediterranean for some aquatic exercise
Following this stopover, the crew and medical teams headed towards the Mediterranean, where an aquatic exercise.
This type of mission allows training in specific interventions, in conditions close to reality, and strengthens coordination between the different emergency services.
A key moment between emergency services
This stopover provided an opportunity for a wonderful moment of collaboration between the Civil Security teams, the SAMU (Emergency Medical Service) and the airport staff.
An impressive mission, illustrating the importance of joint work between rescue actors and the role of the airport as a platform serving emergency operations.